Erik ten Hag has addressed the recent incident involving Alejandro Garnacho, who liked social media posts criticizing the Manchester United manager after being substituted at half-time during the 2-2 draw with Bournemouth. United has labeled the matter as 'an internal issue,' and ten Hag confirmed that Garnacho has since apologized for his actions.
Ten Hag emphasized that Garnacho is a young player who still has much to learn, stating, 'He apologized for it, and after that, we move on.' Garnacho is expected to be available for Sunday's FA Cup semifinal against Coventry at Wembley, with ten Hag expressing hope for the return of Antony and Scott McTominay to the squad.
Ten Hag provided updates on the injury status of Antony and McTominay, noting that Antony missed the Bournemouth game due to injury but trained throughout the week, while McTominay, who has been sidelined since the defeat to Chelsea, is expected to be fully fit for Sunday's match.
Regarding other players, ten Hag mentioned that Harry Maguire had a minor injury but is back in training and likely to feature on Sunday. He also revealed his interest in Jadon Sancho's performance in the Champions League semifinals with Borussia Dortmund, praising Sancho's contribution to Dortmund's success against Atlético Madrid.
Ten Hag acknowledged Sancho's talent and impact on the game, highlighting that the player's abilities are well-known. The coach's comments reflect a focus on moving forward from the incident involving Garnacho and maintaining a positive outlook on the upcoming matches and player performances.
